Raoulet Poitevin

Raoulet Poitevin (1040-) was a nobleman of the Kingdom of France who served as Governor of Rheims, before leading the conquest of the Duchy of Burgundy.

Biography
Poitevin was born into a noble family from Rheims in the Picardy region, and became the governor of Rheims in 1080 at the age of 40. An eager man and a social drinker, he was also a natural commander, proving his skills in the capture of the Burgundian city of Dijon.